Archive for July, 2012

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Something Else! sneak peek: Marillion, "Power" (2012)

Even as Marillion puts the finishing touches on their forthcoming 2012 studio album, the prog rockers have released a new song — called “Power.” You May Also Like: Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation How Marillion Kept Their Momentum Going With ‘Somewhere Else’

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Departed Yes frontman Benoit David set for return with former band Mystery

Wondering what’s happened to former Yes singer Benoit David? He’s rejoined his old band Mystery, which has now been bolstered by the addition of former Spock’s Beard drummer Nick D’Virgilio. You May Also Like: Songs from the Dearly Departed David Bowie, Eagles, Prince + others: Odd Couples China Crisis, “TragedyRead More

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'I don't see how he does it': Bob Dylan set to release The Tempest after 50 years of song

We now have a name and release date for Bob Dylan’s 35th studio release: The Tempest is set to arrive via Columbia Records on September 11, 2012. Preorder it here! You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Desert Island Discs: Debut Album Edition

Occasionally, somebody gets it completely right on the very first try. This focuses on those times. But hold on, Gilligan: With no rules about era or genre, our 13-member list of desert island debut discs runs an amazing gamut You May Also Like: How Living Colour’s Smart, Tough Debut AlbumRead More

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Singin' (and dancin') in the rain: Hope for my generation at the Traction Music Festival

Where this past weekend would you find live music that spanned the styles of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, soul, reggae, and electronic; to see an audience of people young and old, of any and all nationalities, so deeply into the music You May Also Like: Joe Jackson’s Rain underscored aRead More

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Chelle Rose – Ghost of Browder Holler (2012)

I’ve never been a big fan of female country singers. It’s something about the twang in the voice that just doesn’t appeal to me most of the time. You May Also Like: Lizzy Rose, “Walk the Walk” from Crocodile Tears (2016): One Track Mind Blackberry Smoke, “Waiting on the Thunder”Read More

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Neal Morse makes bold return to prog rock with second release of 2012

Neal Morse returns once again to mainstream progressive rock with the September 11 release Momentum, to be followed by a North American tour. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘Songs from November’ Neal Morse on ‘The Great Adventure,’ Sequels and Cruise to the Edge: SomethingRead More

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'Internet has changed everything': Eddie Van Halen addresses outcry over reworking old demos

Something of a firestorm broke out among some when David Lee Roth offhandedly confirmed that Van Halen had reworked some old songs for its then-still pending reunion project, A Different Kind of Truth. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)

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Cancer claims co-founding Deep Purple keyboard legend Jon Lord

Keyboardist Jon Lord, a key element of the Deep Purple sound and co-writer of their signature track “Smoke on the Water,” has died at 71. He had battled pancreatic cancer since a diagnosis last August. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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'A classic album with a young, hip edge': Paul McCartney reportedly working with Mark Ronson

From getting the plug pulled, to reportedly plugging in with celebrated producer Mark Ronson, it’s been a busy week for Paul McCartney. You May Also Like: No related posts.